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    • Tomas OlivaresT
      Tomas Olivares @Suty
      last edited by

      @Suty said in Help Us Expand Global Lightning Detection with Nowcast:

      Dear Windy.com users,

      We're excited to support our partner nowcast (https://www.nowcast.de/en/) in expanding the coverage of their global lightning network, that provides real-time data to Windy. So if you are interested in helping Windy and you want to see real time lightnings in your region, then this opportunity is for you. Nowcast is seeking volunteers in specific regions to host sensors, which are crucial for improving lightning detection and safety measures.

      Here are the regions where they need your help

      • Northern India or Nepal
      • Mexico, Costa Rica, or Panama
      • Western Pacific, including the Mariana Islands, Guam, and Palau
      • Japan

      Site Requirements:

      • Location should be free from significant electrical noise (e.g., distant from transformer stations, large motors, or high-voltage power lines).
      • The site should provide a small area (less than 4 sqm) for the antenna.
      • An elevated, restricted area with a clear, unobstructed horizon at a 25° elevation angle.
      • Ideally, access to power and internet (less than 20W power usage and below 50kbit/s for data).

      Benefits to Hosts:

      As a host, you will not be required to install, maintain, or repair the equipment. All installation and maintenance costs will be covered by nowcast. In return, you'll receive either non-commercial access to nowcast's web application, allowing you to monitor thunderstorm activity and receive customizable alerts about lightning activity around your location, or a financial compensation.

      Also as mentioned above, by becoming a host, you will also support the integration of enhanced lightning coverage for these regions in the Windy.com, benefiting users worldwide.

      a5911b58-5917-45c2-a8a1-0cc6f0222ae2-Nowcast-detector.png

      We appreciate your involvement and support in this significant project to enhance global safety and weather awareness. If you're interested or know someone who might be, please get in touch with us.

      Thank you for your support!
      The Windy.com Team

      21°38'43"N 99°13'42"W
      Mexico
      Tomas L Olivares

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      • jorgebriJ
        jorgebri
        last edited by

        I would be happy to host. I’m in Playa del Carmen, QRoo, Mexico

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        • SutyS
          Suty Administrator
          last edited by

          Hi, for now, we sent emails with further details and contacts to all of you from this thread. If anyone else is interested please let us know here, or contact me directly here in direct message and share your email with me.

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          • harsh hH
            harsh h | Premium
            last edited by

            Hi,

            I am interested to host. My location is Lansdowne, Uttarakhand, India. The site is high up in the mountains at an elevation of around 1700 meters above sea level. Hence ideal for this. Power and Internet is available on site. Thanks!

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            • Dr. Tarique NajameeD
              Dr. Tarique Najamee
              last edited by

              Dear Windy.com Team,

              I am interested in hosting a lightning detection sensor at my location in Bagaha, Bihar, (27°05' N 84°05' E) in Northern India close to Nepal.

              Best regards,

              Tarique

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              • jeboriJ
                jebori @Suty | Premium
                last edited by

                @Suty said in Help Us Expand Global Lightning Detection with Nowcast:

                Dear Windy.com users,

                We're excited to support our partner nowcast (https://www.nowcast.de/en/) in expanding the coverage of their global lightning network, that provides real-time data to Windy. So if you are interested in helping Windy and you want to see real time lightnings in your region, then this opportunity is for you. Nowcast is seeking volunteers in specific regions to host sensors, which are crucial for improving lightning detection and safety measures.

                Here are the regions where they need your help

                • Northern India or Nepal
                • Mexico, Costa Rica, or Panama
                • Western Pacific, including the Mariana Islands, Guam, and Palau
                • Japan

                Site Requirements:

                • Location should be free from significant electrical noise (e.g., distant from transformer stations, large motors, or high-voltage power lines).
                • The site should provide a small area (less than 4 sqm) for the antenna.
                • An elevated, restricted area with a clear, unobstructed horizon at a 25° elevation angle.
                • Ideally, access to power and internet (less than 20W power usage and below 50kbit/s for data).

                Benefits to Hosts:

                As a host, you will not be required to install, maintain, or repair the equipment. All installation and maintenance costs will be covered by nowcast. In return, you'll receive either non-commercial access to nowcast's web application, allowing you to monitor thunderstorm activity and receive customizable alerts about lightning activity around your location, or a financial compensation.

                Also as mentioned above, by becoming a host, you will also support the integration of enhanced lightning coverage for these regions in the Windy.com, benefiting users worldwide.

                a5911b58-5917-45c2-a8a1-0cc6f0222ae2-Nowcast-detector.png

                We appreciate your involvement and support in this significant project to enhance global safety and weather awareness. If you're interested or know someone who might be, please get in touch with us.

                Thank you for your support!
                The Windy.com Team

                jwoller

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                • jeboriJ
                  jebori @jebori | Premium
                  last edited by

                  @jebori
                  Yes, I can help with the proyect.
                  Thanks

                  Jwoller

                  jwoller

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                  • HIMANSHU YADAVH
                    HIMANSHU YADAV @Suty | Premium
                    last edited by

                    @Suty said in Help Us Expand Global Lightning Detection with Nowcast:

                    Dear Windy.com users,

                    We're excited to support our partner nowcast (https://www.nowcast.de/en/) in expanding the coverage of their global lightning network, that provides real-time data to Windy. So if you are interested in helping Windy and you want to see real time lightnings in your region, then this opportunity is for you. Nowcast is seeking volunteers in specific regions to host sensors, which are crucial for improving lightning detection and safety measures.

                    Here are the regions where they need your help

                    • Northern India or Nepal
                    • Mexico, Costa Rica, or Panama
                    • Western Pacific, including the Mariana Islands, Guam, and Palau
                    • Japan

                    Site Requirements:

                    • Location should be free from significant electrical noise (e.g., distant from transformer stations, large motors, or high-voltage power lines).
                    • The site should provide a small area (less than 4 sqm) for the antenna.
                    • An elevated, restricted area with a clear, unobstructed horizon at a 25° elevation angle.
                    • Ideally, access to power and internet (less than 20W power usage and below 50kbit/s for data).

                    Benefits to Hosts:

                    As a host, you will not be required to install, maintain, or repair the equipment. All installation and maintenance costs will be covered by nowcast. In return, you'll receive either non-commercial access to nowcast's web application, allowing you to monitor thunderstorm activity and receive customizable alerts about lightning activity around your location, or a financial compensation.

                    Also as mentioned above, by becoming a host, you will also support the integration of enhanced lightning coverage for these regions in the Windy.com, benefiting users worldwide.

                    a5911b58-5917-45c2-a8a1-0cc6f0222ae2-Nowcast-detector.png

                    We appreciate your involvement and support in this significant project to enhance global safety and weather awareness. If you're interested or know someone who might be, please get in touch with us.

                    Thank you for your support!
                    The Windy.com Team

                    I am interested kindly do the needful

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                    • C
                      carlos martinez @Suty
                      last edited by

                      @Suty said in Help Us Expand Global Lightning Detection with Nowcast:

                      Dear Windy.com users,

                      We're excited to support our partner nowcast (https://www.nowcast.de/en/) in expanding the coverage of their global lightning network, that provides real-time data to Windy. So if you are interested in helping Windy and you want to see real time lightnings in your region, then this opportunity is for you. Nowcast is seeking volunteers in specific regions to host sensors, which are crucial for improving lightning detection and safety measures.

                      Here are the regions where they need your help

                      • Northern India or Nepal
                      • Mexico, Costa Rica, or Panama
                      • Western Pacific, including the Mariana Islands, Guam, and Palau
                      • Japan

                      Site Requirements:

                      • Location should be free from significant electrical noise (e.g., distant from transformer stations, large motors, or high-voltage power lines).
                      • The site should provide a small area (less than 4 sqm) for the antenna.
                      • An elevated, restricted area with a clear, unobstructed horizon at a 25° elevation angle.
                      • Ideally, access to power and internet (less than 20W power usage and below 50kbit/s for data).

                      Benefits to Hosts:

                      As a host, you will not be required to install, maintain, or repair the equipment. All installation and maintenance costs will be covered by nowcast. In return, you'll receive either non-commercial access to nowcast's web application, allowing you to monitor thunderstorm activity and receive customizable alerts about lightning activity around your location, or a financial compensation.

                      Also as mentioned above, by becoming a host, you will also support the integration of enhanced lightning coverage for these regions in the Windy.com, benefiting users worldwide.

                      a5911b58-5917-45c2-a8a1-0cc6f0222ae2-Nowcast-detector.png

                      We appreciate your involvement and support in this significant project to enhance global safety and weather awareness. If you're interested or know someone who might be, please get in touch with us.

                      Thank you for your support!
                      The Windy.com Team

                      Si estoy interesado en participar vivo en Veracruz México

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                      • M
                        Mahipalsinh11
                        last edited by

                        @Suty I am located in Tharad - North Gujarat In India. I love to host a lightning detector at my loaction if it is applicable.

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                        • Kailash ManjhuK
                          Kailash Manjhu
                          last edited by

                          Hi I'm from Bikaner ,Rajasthan, India and I have a location for your project and I'm interested for this setup installation on my site so kindly tell us how to apply .
                          My mail id. kmanjhu2010@gmail.com
                          My mobile No. 919414283513

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                          • SutyS
                            Suty Administrator @Kailash Manjhu
                            last edited by

                            @Kailash-Manjhu I already sent an email to you with further info and contacts. The rest here was already contacted as well.

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                            • I
                              imlenkon
                              last edited by

                              I am living in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Write me if need help. We have several area WISP tower in here.

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                              • net_rubenN
                                net_ruben
                                last edited by

                                Hola me gustaría colaborar en el sistema de detección de rayos, soy radio aficionado mi indicativo es HP8EFJ, vivo en Aguadulce, Cocle, Panamá, ubicación EJ98rf.

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                                • SutyS
                                  Suty Administrator @net_ruben
                                  last edited by

                                  @net_ruben I already sent further details to you on your email address.

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                                  • M
                                    MattHyatt
                                    last edited by

                                    We have a golf course located West of Tokyo that would be interested in learning more about the program. The site would be perfect given it's location.

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                                    • Kristin TakanoK
                                      Kristin Takano
                                      last edited by

                                      I am in Ibaraki Japan and I think we might meet the requirements. I’m not 100% sure about the horizon viewing (depending on which view) and we do have power lines near but not sure if they are noisy or not. I’m not an expert at Japanese power lines… but we are willing to have someone check and install on our property if it is an ideal location.

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                                      • Neil RatanN
                                        Neil Ratan
                                        last edited by

                                        Is it still open? I would love to host a sensor.

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                                        • SutyS
                                          Suty Administrator @Neil Ratan
                                          last edited by

                                          @Neil-Ratan Hi, I already replied to you in the chat window, so we can continue in discussion there.

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